NFL news roundup: Falcons to play international game in 2026; Jaguars&#x27; Trevor Lawrence (ankle) limited in practice

SIGNINGS

OL Wyatt Bowles (practice squad)
OL Tyler Cooper (practice squad)

INJURIES

RB Trey Benson (knee) will not be activated off injured reserve and will therefore be out for the rest of the season, head coach Jonathan Gannon said.
RB Emari Demercado (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) did not practice.
WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) DNP
OL Evan Brown (personal) DNP
LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) won't play Sunday against the Texans, Gannon said. Johnson did not practice Wednesday.
OL Christian Jones (knee) limited
DL L.J. Collier (knee) limited
DL Bilal Nichols (knee) DNP
DL Walter Nolen (knee)
CB Will Johnson (thumb) was a full participant in practice.
CB Max Melton (heel) limited
S Budda Baker (personal/thumb) DNP
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle) DNP
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) DNP

Atlanta Falcons

4-9

SCHEDULE NEWS

The Atlanta Falcons will play an international home game as the designated home team in 2026, the NFL informed the team. The location, date, time and opponent will be confirmed at a later date.

SIGNINGS

S Jordan Fuller (practice squad)

INJURIES

WR Drake London (knee) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers.
TE Kyle Pitts (knee) is questionable to play Thursday.
DL Brandon Dorlus (groin) questionable
DL David Onyemata (foot) questionable
LB Jalon Walker (quad) questionable

Baltimore Ravens

6-7

SCHEDULE NEWS

The Ravens' Week 17 game against the Packers has been scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27.

INJURIES

QB Lamar Jackson (rest) did not practice Wednesday.
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) was limited in practice.
LB Tavius Robinson (foot) limited
CB Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) DNP
CB Nate Wiggins (foot) limited
S Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) was a full participant in practice.

Buffalo Bills

INJURIES

WR Josh Palmer (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring/knee) was estimated as a full participant.
TE Dawson Knox (personal) was estimated as a non-participant.
OT Spencer Brown (shoulder) limited
DE Joey Bosa (wrist/hamstring) limited
LB Terrel Bernard (ankle) limited
S Cole Bishop (calf) full

Carolina Panthers

7-6

INJURIES

C Cade Mays (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) was limited in practice.
LB Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) full
CB Jaycee Horn (concussion) limited
S Lathan Ransom (thumb) full

RETIREMENTS

LB Marquis Haynes announced his retirement from the NFL following seven seasons. Haynes, a 2018 fourth-round pick by the Panthers, played 73 games for Carolina with 14 career sacks.

Chicago Bears

SIGNINGS

LB Ty Summers (practice squad)

INJURIES

RB Travis Homer (ankle) was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
WR Rome Odunze (foot) was estimated as a limited participant.
WR Olamide Zaccheaus (hamstring) limited
LB Ruben Hyppolite II (shoulder) was estimated as a full participant.
DB Kyler Gordon (groin) DNP
DB Jaylon Johnson (groin) full
DB Tyrique Stevenson (hip) limited

Cincinnati Bengals

4-9

SIGNINGS

WR Xavier Johnson (practice squad)

INJURIES

WR Tee Higgins (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
DE Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) did not practice.
DE Joseph Ossai (shin) was a full practice participant.
DE Shemar Stewart practiced in full after being designated to return from injured reserve.
LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) full
S PJ Jules (ankle) DNP

Cleveland Browns

SIGNINGS

RB Trayveon Williams was signed off the Chargers practice squad.
OT Jeremiah Byers was signed off the Cardinals practice squad.
DT Maurice Hurst (practice squad)
CB Trey Avery (from practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

DT Simeon Barrow Jr. (practice squad)
S Chris Edmonds

INJURIES

QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) was limited in practice Wednesday.
RB Dylan Sampson (calf/hand) did not practice.
WR Malachi Corley (concussion) limited
WR Cedric Tillman (concussion/rib) DNP
TE David Njoku (knee) DNP
G Joel Bitonio (knee/back) DNP
G Wyatt Teller (calf) DNP
OT Jack Conklin (concussion) DNP
DT Mason Graham (rib) DNP
LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) limited
CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder) limited
CB Denzel Ward (calf) DNP
S Grant Delpit (illness/groin) DNP
S Rayshawn Jenkins (glute) limited

Dallas Cowboys

6-6-1

INJURIES

FB Hunter Luepke (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion) limited
TE Jake Ferguson (calf) limited
OT Hakeem Adeniji (knee) was a full practice participant.
OT Tyler Guyton (ankle) did not practice.
DE Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring) limited
CB Trevon Diggs (knee) limited
CB Shavon Revel Jr. (knee) limited
S Malik Hooker (personal) DNP
S Donovan Wilson (knee) limited

Denver Broncos

11-2

INJURIES

WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
TE Nate Adkins (knee) was limited in practice.
G Ben Powers was a limited practice participant after being designated to return from injured reserve.
DT D.J. Jones (ankle) was a full practice participant.

Detroit Lions

SIGNINGS

S Jalen Mills was claimed off waivers from the Texans.

ROSTER CUTS

TE Ross Dwelley
TE Hayden Rucci

INJURIES

WR Kalif Raymond (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) did not practice.
G Christian Mahogany (fibula) was a limited participant after being designated to return from injured reserve.
LB Alex Anzalone (illness) DNP
DB Brian Branch (Achilles) DNP
S Thomas Harper (concussion) limited
S Kerby Joseph (knee) limited

Green Bay Packers

9-3-1

SCHEDULE NEWS

The Packers' Week 17 game against the Ravens has been scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27.

INJURIES

QB Jordan Love (left shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
RB Josh Jacobs (knee) did not practice.
RB MarShawn Lloyd (calf) was limited in practice.
WR Matthew Golden (wrist) limited
WR Jayden Reed (shoulder) limited
WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) limited
WR Savion Williams (foot) limited
OL Zach Tom (back) limited
DL Brenton Cox (groin) limited
DL Kingsley Enagbare (wrist) limited
LB Lukas Van Ness (foot) returned to practice as a limited participant.
S Javon Bullard (ankle) limited

Houston Texans

SCHEDULE NEWS

The Texans' Week 17 game against the Chargers has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27.

SIGNINGS

FB Jakob Johnson (practice squad)

INJURIES

RB Nick Chubb (ribs) did not practice Wednesday.
RB Woody Marks (knee) DNP
WR Justin Watson (calf) returned to practice as a limited participant after having his 21-day window opened.
TE Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder) returned to practice as a limited participant after having his 21-day window opened.
OT Trent Brown (hand) DNP
DT Denico Autry (knee) DNP
DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow/shoulder) DNP
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (ankle) DNP
LB Jamal Hill (hamstring) was limited in practice.
LB E.J. Speed (knee) limited
CB Kamari Lassiter (foot) DNP

Indianapolis Colts

SIGNINGS

QB Philip Rivers officially signed to the practice squad. He will wear No. 17, previously donned by Daniel Jones, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
QB Brett Rypien (from practice squad)
C Jimmy Morrissey (practice squad)
K Blake Grupe (from practice squad)

INJURIES

QB Daniel Jones underwent successful surgery to repair his torn Achilles, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday.
QB Riley Leonard (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
WR Josh Downs (ankle) full
WR Anthony Gould (foot) did not practice.
WR Alec Pierce (rib) full
OT Braden Smith (concussion/neck) DNP
DT DeForest Buckner (neck) was limited in practice after being designated to return from injured reserve.
DE Tyquan Lewis (ankle) DNP
LB Zaire Franklin (knee) full
CB Sauce Gardner (calf) DNP
CB Jaylon Jones (back) full
CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) was placed on injured reserve.

Jacksonville Jaguars

INJURIES

QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
WR Parker Washington (hip) limited
G Ezra Cleveland (shoulder) limited
OT Walker Little (concussion) limited
DT Arik Armstead (hand) was a full practice participant.
DE Travon Walker (knee) full
CB Jarrian Jones (neck) full
S Andrew Wingard (concussion) limited

Kansas City Chiefs

6-7

INJURIES

QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) was a full practice participant on Wednesday.
WR Marquise Brown (personal) did not practice.
WR Nikko Remigio (concussion) full
WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) full
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (rib) full
TE Noah Gray (shoulder) full
G Trey Smith (ankle) full
OT Wanya Morris (knee) DNP
OT Jawaan Taylor (triceps/knee) DNP
CB Trent McDuffie (knee) was limited in practice.
S Bryan Cook (ankle) full

Las Vegas Raiders

2-11

INJURIES

QB Geno Smith (shoulder) is unlikely to start Sunday against the Eagles, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Kenny Pickett is in line to start if Smith misses. Smith did not practice Wednesday.
WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. passed concussion protocol and will return to practice Thursday, head coach Pete Carroll said. Thornton was limited Wednesday.
TE Michael Mayer (ankle) was limited in practice.
TE Ian Thomas (calf) did not practice.
LT Kolton Miller (ankle) was limited in practice after having his 21-day practice window opened.
OL Jordan Meredith (foot) was a full participant in practice.
DE Maxx Crosby (knee/shoulder) DNP
LB Jamal Adams (knee) DNP
S Jeremy Chinn (back) DNP

Los Angeles Chargers

SCHEDULE NEWS

The Chargers' Week 17 game against the Texans has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 27.

SIGNINGS

RB Jaret Patterson (practice squad)
DT Kyle Peko (practice squad)

INJURIES

QB Justin Herbert (left hand) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
WR Derius Davis (ankle) did not practice.
WR Ladd McConkey (foot) limited
TE Will Dissly (shoulder) limited
OL Trey Pipkins (ankle) DNP
LB Troy Dye (hip) DNP
DB Elijah Molden (hamstring) DNP

Los Angeles Rams

10-3

ROSTER CUTS

LB Nick Hampton

INJURIES

WR Davante Adams (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring) was a full participant in practice.
LB Byron Young (knee) was limited in practice.
CB Darious Williams (tibia) full

TRYOUTS

LB Oshane Ximines

Minnesota Vikings

5-8

SIGNINGS

LB Josh Ross (practice squad)

INJURIES

RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday.
WR Jordan Addison (Achilles) limited
TE T.J. Hockenson (shin) did not practice.
OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) DNP
G Donovan Jackson (ankle) limited
S Theo Jackson (neck) limited
S Josh Metellus (shoulder) limited

TRYOUTS

RB Travis Theis

New England Patriots

11-2

INJURIES

RB Jashaun Corbin was activated to the practice squad from practice squad injured reserve.
RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
RB Craig Reynolds was placed on practice squad IR.
G Jared Wilson (ankle) was a full participant in practice.
OT Vederian Lowe (abdomen) was limited in practice.
DT Christian Barmore (not injury-related) limited
DT Khyiris Tonga (chest) full
LB Harold Landry (knee) limited
S Brenden Schooler (ankle) full

New Orleans Saints

INJURIES

RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
RB Devin Neal (abdomen) was limited in practice.
OT Taliese Fuaga (ankle) limited
DE Chris Rumph II (wrist) limited
S Justin Reid (knee) DNP

New York Giants

2-11

SIGNINGS

WR Xavier Gipson (practice squad)
P Cameron Johnston (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

Ray-Ray McCloud (practice squad)

INJURIES

RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
WR Beaux Collins had his 21-day practice window opened and was a full participant.
WR Gunner Olszewski (concussion) did not practice.
TE Theo Johnson (toe) was limited in practice.
OL Joshua Ezeudu had his 21-day practice window opened and was a full participant.
OL Greg Van Roten (shoulder) DNP
DL DJ Davidson (illness) DNP
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle) DNP
LB Victor Dimukeje (knee) DNP
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (neck/knee) full
LB Darius Muasau (ankle) full
LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) DNP
CB Korie Black (biceps) full

New York Jets

SIGNINGS

QB Adrian Martinez (practice squad)
TE Nick Muse (practice squad)
DL Eric Watts (from practice squad)

INJURIES

QB Brady Cook (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
QB Justin Fields (knee) did not practice.
QB Tyrod Taylor (groin) DNP
RB Breece Hall (knee soreness) DNP
TE Mason Taylor (neck) DNP
DL Tyler Baron was placed on injured reserve.
LB Cam Jones (hip) full
LB Quincy Williams (hand) DNP
CB Azareye'h Thomas (shoulder) DNP
S Tony Adams (groin) full

Philadelphia Eagles

ROSTER CUTS

LS Cal Adomitis

INJURIES

G Landon Dickerson (calf) was estimated to be limited in Wednesday's walkthrough.
OT Myles Hinton's window to be activated off injured reserve has expired and he will miss the remainder of the season.
OT Lane Johnson (calf) was estimated as a non-participant.
DL Jalen Carter (shoulders) DNP
LB Zack Baun (hand) was estimated as a full participant.
LS Charley Hughlett (abdomen) logged a full practice after his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve was opened.

Pittsburgh Steelers

7-6

SIGNINGS

OT Dylan Cook (from practice squad)
OT David Sharpe (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

RB Trey Sermon (practice squad)

INJURIES

OT Calvin Anderson was placed on injured reserve.

San Francisco 49ers

SIGNINGS

CB Isaiah Bolden (practice squad)

INJURIES

FB Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
DT Kevin Givens (personal) did not practice.
DE Yetur Gross-Matos is expected to have his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) DNP
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle) DNP
LB Nick Martin (concussion) DNP
K Eddy Pineiro (right hamstring) was a full participant in practice.

Seattle Seahawks

10-3

INJURIES

WR Cody White (abdomen) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
WR Dareke Young (quad) full
TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) did not practice.
TE AJ Barner (ankle) full
TE Eric Saubert (calf) logged a limited practice after being designated to return from injured reserve.
C Jalen Sundell (knee) was limited after being designated to return from IR.
DT Jarran Reed (wrist/thumb) was limited in practice.
DE Rylie Mills (knee) full
S Julian Love (hamstring) limited
S Ty Okada (oblique/shoulder) limited

COACHING NEWS

RBs coach Kennedy Polamalu is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons and his role will be assumed by Justin Outten and Michael Byrne, the team announced. Polamalu is stepping away for the time being and might perform other duties for the team, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7-6

INJURIES

WR Mike Evans (collarbone) is questionable to play Thursday against the Falcons. Tampa Bay activated him from injured reserve.
WR Jalen McMillan (neck) is questionable to play. Tampa Bay activated him from injured reserve.
TE Cade Otton (knee) is doubtful to play Thursday.
LB SirVocea Dennis (hip) is out for Thursday's game.
S Tykee Smith (neck/shoulder) doubtful

ROSTER CUTS

WR Ryan Miller
DL C.J. Brewer

Tennessee Titans

2-11

INJURIES

C Lloyd Cushenberry (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
OT Dan Moore Jr. (neck) was a full practice participant.
DT Shy Tuttle (concussion) full
LB James Williams (illness) did not practice.
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles) limited

Washington Commanders